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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.80, 2,558.56 and 1,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.80, 2,558.56 and 1,088.76 is: 1,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.80 : 2,558.56 = 1,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.80/2,558.56 = 1,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.80x = 2,558.56 × 1,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.80x = 2,785,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,657.79/1,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.09

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